Commelina diffusa Burm.f.
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Commelinaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Herbs, stems prostrate. Leaf sheaths open to base, green with ciliate margins; petiole short, ca. 5 mm long; blade ovate, 2.5-4.5 X 1-2 cm. Spathes 1.5-3 cm long. Upper cyme 1-several-flowered. Flowers pedicellate, the lateral petals clawed, blue to violet with bright green base.
Distribution and Ecology - Fl (Aug); on road to village; heliophile, often with base immersed in water.